Unrestricted access to abortion within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy is likely to become law if a referendum next year sees the removal of Ireland’s constitutional protections for the unborn, The Irish Catholic understands. Following the recommendation from the Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution that article 40.3.3 of Bunreacht…
The national housing and homeless charity, Peter McVerry Trust, has announced that it will deliver emergency accommodation for 100 single people as well as 24 families in Dublin before Christmas. Pat Doyle, CEO of Peter McVerry Trust, said the charity was doing everything it could to provide high quality emergency shelter to those in need. “Our…
The nativity scene in St Peter’s Square is not getting rave reviews: the backdrop does not look like a stable and the characters in need – hungry, naked, dead, imprisoned – don’t exactly evoke a silent night when all was cozy, calm and bright. Franciscan Fr John Puodziunas said he didn’t like it at first.…
Parishes have been urged to look out for the elderly and vulnerable during the cold spell, and use Church structures to boost rural solidarity. Raphoe’s Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ called on people coming to Christmas services to think of their neighbours and perhaps offer them a lift to Mass during poor weather, telling The Irish Catholic:…
An Irish Medical Missionary of Mary tragically died in Uganda on the day celebrations were planned for her 50 years of service in Africa. Sr Maura Lynch became unwell while recovering after surgery she needed following a fall, she was admitted to Kampala Hospital last week. Four MMM Sisters and three doctors from Kitovu Hospital…
Amnesty International has been accused of arrogance on a “grand scale” following a vow that the group will not comply with an order from the State’s ethics watchdog to return a donation from a US-based pro-abortion lobby. The Irish section of Amnesty revealed late last week that the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) has…
Final rehearsals are underway in Omagh, Co. Tyrone for what promises to be an inspiring evening to ponder on the true meaning of Christmas through music and reflection. Christ The King Youth Choir and the Pope John Paul II award participants from Cappagh parish will present the traditional Nativity story through drama and song in…
Bishop Brendan Kelly has been appointed as the new bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, after being appointed by Pope Francis on Monday. Previously serving the Diocese of Achonry for a decade, the bishop said that he was still “somewhat in shock” at his appointment, as he had never expected to be shepherding another diocese.…
Brenda Drumm On Tuesday, Dec-ember 5, the WMOF2018 joined in the worldwide celebrations for International Volunteer Day. This day was designated by the UN General Assembly as a chance for volunteers and organisations to celebrate their efforts, share their values and promote their work among their communities. The WMOF2018 used the opportunity to call…
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